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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-09-2023, 02:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,514
Posted By Kevin Gullette
It's a completely factory Sako L461 single-shot...

It's a completely factory Sako L461 single-shot action........that I used to build a 17-222 pd rifle.

Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/4d5HJgbX/Sako-SS17-222.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-09-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,514
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Perhaps........

.......something like this. :cool:

Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/15KCLnNd/Sako-L461-SSaction.jpg
Forum: Project Guns 09-05-2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,176
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thanks Ray......:) ......as Larry would have...

Thanks Ray......:)

......as Larry would have really appreciated that compliment. Brings back some personal memories.........doesn't it?

Kevin
Forum: Project Guns 09-04-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,176
Posted By Kevin Gullette
The 17AB Martini.......

.......that my old hunting pal left me.

Built by Lou Williamson of Knights Gun Store Ft. Worth, Texas.......circa 1968.

Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/KYM5d5YF/17-ABMartini.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-20-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,674
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Ken, Nope.......the Alaskan Brown bear was...

Ken,

Nope.......the Alaskan Brown bear was shot by their bush pilot Butch Vent, using a field grade O'Brien 17 Magnum.
Vern later gifted the rifle to Butch.

Kevin...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-19-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,674
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Wink Get both......since you want both....

Here are pics of two of mine.......

The first is a Martini 17AB that was left to me by my good friend and hunting pal.

The second is an O'Brien rifle in 17MachIV.

Kevin
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-18-2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,784
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Question I'm curious......

Aaron........

What did you settle on........for the barrel/cylinder gap?

Thanks,
Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-15-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,202
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Fwiw........

RCBS use to sell some pretty nice 50 count cartridge boxes.

Kevin
Forum: Tribute to fallen members 03-28-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 48,112
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Unhappy A terrible loss......

Dang it!!!!!

So sorry that we lost Doug at a too young age.

Doug was a good friend to virtually everyone he ever met. He graciously invited Larry and I to his yearly pd shooting...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-13-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,044
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Yep......

Those ol' rimfire ejectors can be real tough on coated rods......really no way around it.

Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,044
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Over the many years.......

.........I've acquired a good selection of 17 caliber rods.

Let's see......Dewey.....Pro-Shot......Kleen Bore........Parker-Hale.......Bore Tech......and a few customs.

Lately, I've liked the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,261
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Nice pic Dave!!!

The second one, from the left, appears to be the dominant bull of the group.

Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-25-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,179
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Completed Sako......

......at work.

Kevin
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr358/Schrutester/29z34pl_zps86138c6b.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-23-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,179
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Ted.......

The action has a small (smaller than the standard magazine follower opening) opening, that the factory has filled with a matching steel plate........that is cross-pinned in place.

Since all work...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-22-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,179
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb This thread could use some pictures.

Here's a pic of a factory Sako L461 single-shot action........that I built into a sorta "222"..................actually a 17-222.

Kevin
https://i.postimg.cc/15KCLnNd/Sako-L461-SSaction.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-16-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,619
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Sisk Bullets.........

......were made through the 1960's in Iowa Park, Texas......about 10 miles west of me.

R.B. Sisk made the bullets up until his retirement and sold the business. The next owner miss-used the steel...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-27-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,794
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Great video!!

I have always enjoyed your vids Dave........looooong overdue.

The 17 Predator.....once again being put to good use......as intended. ;)

Thanks,
Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-28-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,480
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Dang.....!! Jim....

Is that a 5x5? What are its measurements?

VERY nice elk!!

BTW.......how's the new homestead working out?

Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-12-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,818
Posted By Kevin Gullette
I ran across this online. ...

I ran across this online.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11203809/Credit-card-firms-CODE-purchases-gun-retailers-track-firearms-NRA-slams-move.html

If not ok......mods delete.
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-25-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Posted By Kevin Gullette
George, PM sent. Kevin

George,

PM sent.

Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-23-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Three things for Conetrol rings.

First.......lose the tiny clamp screws.

Next......polish the four edges of each ring half (they're grabby, and a soft cratex bit on a dremel tool works well if used carefully). Depending on...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-20-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,572
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Why.......??

I would look into moving the 17FB chamber forward about 3 or 4 threads.

The chamber shoulder may clean up fine.

Besides......depending on how many total rounds have already been down the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-20-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Perhaps this will help....

Gently spread ring-halves at bottom.......while finger pinching the halves together at the top.

Also, info should be available on the Conetrol website.

Kevin
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-11-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Thumbs up Kiwi.......

I'm not familiar with the two different reamers, although I've long planned to build a 20 Duster rifle using a Sako L461 or AI action.

But, I do know that Dan Clements.....aka DanC.....designed...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-27-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,557
Posted By Kevin Gullette
Lightbulb Agreed.............

I haven't messed with old 0000 since the early 1980's. Yep.......there's better stuff available these days.

Kevin
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